Common use of Patient Care Complaints Clause in Contracts

Patient Care Complaints. A. In cases involving patient care, the Hospital may issue discipline if the Hospital had a reasonable and good faith belief after a thorough investigation which included a fair opportunity for the employee to tell their side of the story, that the alleged actions or failure to act occurred. The Employer agrees to submit to the Union the substantive results pertaining to the employee against whom discipline has been issued, of any investigation conducted by (i) the Hospital or (ii) the State of California Department of Health on the incident in dispute. B. The following factors will apply in determining whether the Employer’s belief was reasonable and in good faith: (1) the strength of the Employer’s investigation; (2) the strength of the evidence supporting the allegation; (3) the employee’s work history;

Patient Care Complaints. A. In cases involving patient care, the Hospital may issue discipline if the Hospital had a reasonable and good faith belief after a thorough investigation which included a fair opportunity for the employee to tell their his/her side of the story, that the alleged actions or failure to act occurred. The Employer agrees to submit to the Union the substantive results pertaining to the employee against whom discipline has been issued, of any investigation conducted by (i) the Hospital or (ii) the State of California Department of Health on the incident in dispute. B. The following factors will apply in determining whether the Employer’s belief was reasonable and in good faith: (1) the strength of the Employer’s investigation; (2) the strength of the evidence supporting the allegation; (3) the employee’s work history;